inequity | Definition of inequity

Synonyms and Antonyms of inequity

1 the state of being unfair or unjust

the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs

Synonyms of inequity

injustice, unfairness, unjustness

Words Related to inequity

dirtiness, foulness

Antonyms of inequity

equity, fairness, justice

2 unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this

the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits

Synonyms of inequity

disservice, injury, injustice, raw deal, shaft, unfairness, unjustness, wrong

Words Related to inequity

affront, indignity, insult, offense (or offence), outrage, put-down, slight, slur

beef, complaint, grievance

Near Antonyms of inequity

Antonyms of inequity

equitableness, equity, fairness, justice